NCT06876922

Effects of Thoracic Mobility Exercises in Geriatric Individuals

Examination of the Effects of Thoracic Mobility Exercises on Balance, Exercise Capacity, Sleep Quality, Pain and Daily Life Activities in Geriatric Individuals

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 28 (actual)
• Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Aging leads to a gradual decline in muscle function and structural changes in the musculoskeletal system, which can affect balance and increase the risk of falls. This study aimed to assess the effects of thoracic mobility exercises on balance, exercise capacity, sleep quality, pain, and daily activities in 28 geriatric individuals (65+ years). Participants were divided into two groups: the Thoracic mobility exercises group performed conventional exercises with additional thoracic mobility exercises, while the Conventional physiotherapy exercises group did not.

Detailed description

Aging is a natural and irreversible process of the human body that involves a gradual decline in physiological, structural and functional activities. the general muscle function in the body decreases, and in this respect, in addition to structural changes in the musculoskeletal system, there are also changes in the internal function of the muscles. This change may cause an increase in the thoracic curvature in the sagittal plane and postural changes, a shift in the center of gravity forward, disrupting balance and increasing the risk of falling. the intervertebral disc spaces narrow, which causes an increase in the kyphosis angle of the spine. Although studies in the literature use thoracic mobility exercises, the investigators found that these studies specifically evaluate effects on respiratory functions. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of thoracic mobility exercises on balance, exercise capacity, sleep quality, pain and daily living activities in geriatric individuals. 28 geriatric individuals aged 65 and over who do not need care were included in this study and were divided into 2 groups as experimental and control by randomization. The Conventional physiotherapy exercises group; While the thoracic mobility exercises group was made to do conventional exercises including warm-up, stretching, strengthening, posture and breathing exercises, in addition to these exercises, thoracic mobility exercises were done. The individuals included in the study were studied for a total of 8 weeks, 1 week for pre-assessment, 1 week for post-assessment and 6 weeks for exercise training.

Conditions

• Geriatric

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Thoracic mobility exercises Group	Thoracic mobility exercises Group: Conventional physiotherapy exercises were given to individuals participating in the control group. Conventional physiotherapy exercises included warm-up, stretching, strengthening, posture and breathing exercises integrated between them. These exercises were performed in 30-40 minute sessions, 3 days a week and for 6 weeks. Thoracic mobility exercises were applied to individuals participating in the study group in addition to conventional physical therapy exercises.
OTHER	the Conventional physiotherapy exercises Group	the Conventional physiotherapy exercises Group: Conventional physiotherapy exercises were given to individuals participating in the Conventional physiotherapy exercises group. Conventional physiotherapy exercises included warm-up, stretching, strengthening, posture and breathing exercises integrated between them. These exercises were performed in 30-40 minute sessions, 3 days a week and for 6 weeks. Use this module to add descriptions of each arm in the study and to list the interventions being studied.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-01-10
• Primary completion: 2024-03-01
• Completion: 2024-06-12
• First posted: 2025-03-14
• Last updated: 2025-03-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)